John T wrote:Hello Family.
Five FCWC over 15 years; not a long tradition, but one with a steep improvement curve. Look how the margins have reduced.
2009 Bisley.
Great Britain...3436-230
USA..............3377-234 (-59)
South Africa....3337-188 (-40) (-99) 2.281%
2013 Raton.
Australia........3490-339
USA..............3475-308 (-15)
South Africa....3445-267 (-30) (-45) 1.289%
2017 Ottawa.
Australia........3511-342
Canada..........3506-346 (-5)
USA..............3500-350 (-6) (-11) 0.313%
"..the nearest run thing you ever saw." (Arthur Wellesley. 1769-1852)
This was akin to a 3-way photo for the placings in the Melbourne Cup, with the Judge calling for a second and then a third print. Declared margins; a short half-nose by a short half-nose.
How did Australia prevail in such an impossibly close contest? There are answers, but unlikely to be told.
A simplistic answer is that at 900-1, Australia scored 565 to USA 554 (-11) and at 700-2 Australia scored 599 to Canada 590 (-9).
The coaches have been given their tick. What about the shooters and their gear?
A general question is, why have the margins closed? In F Open, the answer must be technical development and catch-up. Top coaches, tick; top shooters, tick. Top gear, you win. (There is more ,but, later.)
Regards,
John Tracey.
All of the above is quite correct john, but lets not forget management!! Good management creates cohesion & binds a team together.
Keith H.